How To Find A Texas Medicaid Office Near Me
In this community resource guide, you will learn how to find Texas Medicaid offices near you.
If you have a low income and you are uninsured Medicaid benefits will allow you to apply for affordable or even free health coverage for you and your family.
The process of finding a Medicaid office in Texas near you is sometimes confusing but continue reading this resource guide to get a better understanding of where you can find a location near you.
Who Manages Texas Medicaid Offices?
The Texas Health and Human Services Department is the agency that manages the state’s Medicaid Program. This is also the department that manages Medicaid offices in Texas. To apply for Medicaid you have 3 options:
- Find an office near you.
- Contact Texas Health and Human Services at 877.541.7905.
- Or apply online at your Texas benefits.
How To Find A Medicaid Office In Texas (Making Your Selections)
To find a Texas Medicaid office, you will need to visit the website Your Texas Benefits. This website allows you to find locations via an interactive map with addresses and phone numbers of Medicaid offices in Texas.
To begin your search visit Your Texas Benefits. On the homepage, you need to scroll to the bottom of the page and find the link that reads “Find An Office”. Click this link and you will be taken to an interactive map where you can find a location near you.
To locate the closest Texas Health and Human Services office you can search by ZIP code, your county, or the city that you live in. To ensure that you only see only Texas Health and Human Services offices, uncheck the “Community Partners” box.
Editor’s Note: Community partners are organizations that have been trained to screen clients for Medicaid, but this may not be a service they provide on a daily basis. This means the person who typically screens for Medicaid may not be working the day you visit or they may not be as knowledgeable about the application process. To avoid delays in applying for benefits, it’s best to visit a Texas Health and Human Services office to let one of its workers help you apply for benefits.
The last selection you will need to make is to choose “Medicaid for families and Children”.
Using The Map To Find Texas Health And Human Services Offices
Once you have made all your selections, you can a location by either using an interactive map or viewing the listing of offices near you.
The screenshot below shows you a map and listing of Medicaid offices in your area.
Contact Texas Health And Human Services To Find Medicaid Office Near You
You can also call THHS to learn about any Medicaid offices in your area. Dial them at 877.541.7905 or 211. This may be a better option for you if you do not have internet access or you are not comfortable with computers.
Conclusion
To find a Texas Medicaid office in your area you can either visit the Your Texas Benefits website to see a listing of locations. You can also call Texas Health and Human Services at 877.541.7905 to get information on local Medicaid offices where you can apply for healthcare benefits.
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Nick Bryant is the author of Understanding Healthcare Is Half The Battle and a Senior Counselor with 13+ years of experience working in community health and mental health. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching WWE on Friday nights, and working toward a Google Data Analytics certification. If you have additional questions about community resources or government assistance programs, simply leave a comment below and he will follow up as soon as possible.
